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Ralph Hotere
Short Film (Full Length) – 1974 Documentary Arts/Culture Māori
Directed by Sam Pillsbury, this 1974 film observes Ralph Hotere — one of New Zealand’s greatest artists — at a moment when excitement is gathering about his work. Lauded as a “classic” by Ian Wedde, the documentary is framed around the execution of a watershed piece: a large mural Hotere was commissioned to paint for Hamilton’s Founders Theatre. Interviews with friends and associates — poets Hone Tuwhare and Bill Manhire, art critics, officials and dealers — are intercut with fascinating shots of Hotere working (including making art by photocopying or 'xerography').
Arguably the finest documentary of an artist I’ve seen.– Critic Mark Amery, 2011
For requests to re-use this title, contact Archives New Zealand.
Composed byJack Body
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